W Ed Harris
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December 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Don Tremaine’s Reel was composed by Barrie, Ontario fiddler Graham Townsend, (copyright 1961) and named for the announcer of the CBC television show "Don Messer's Jubilee." The melody is a past favorite at New England Contra Dances.
October 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Don Tremaine’s Reel was composed by Barrie, Ontario fiddler Graham Townsend, (copyright 1961) and named for the announcer of the CBC television show "Don Messer's Jubilee." The melody is a past favorite at New England Contra Dances.
The song "Blue Diamond Mines" was written by Jean Ritchie, a traditional singer from eastern Kentucky's coal country. The song is about the coal mines in the area where Ritchie grew up.
October 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The song "Blue Diamond Mines" was written by Jean Ritchie, a traditional singer from eastern Kentucky's coal country. The song is about the coal mines in the area where Ritchie grew up.
Clip to help start the day…
The Irish reel "Man of the House" doesn't have a specific, widely documented story behind its origin like some other traditional tunes. However, the title itself often evokes a sense of responsibility and domesticity.
The Irish reel "Man of the House" doesn't have a specific, widely documented story behind its origin like some other traditional tunes. However, the title itself often evokes a sense of responsibility and domesticity.
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Clip to help start the day…
The Irish reel "Man of the House" doesn't have a specific, widely documented story behind its origin like some other traditional tunes. However, the title itself often evokes a sense of responsibility and domesticity.
The Irish reel "Man of the House" doesn't have a specific, widely documented story behind its origin like some other traditional tunes. However, the title itself often evokes a sense of responsibility and domesticity.
A little something to help start the day…
October 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A little something to help start the day…
A little something to help start the day! I hope you enjoy!
October 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A little something to help start the day! I hope you enjoy!
NEW ALBUM DROPPING SOON!
October 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW ALBUM DROPPING SOON!
I sincerely hope the music clip helps start the day as we enter into the new week! #traditionalmusic #celticmusic #music #scotland #ireland #fiddlemusic #tradmusic #fiddle
July 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I sincerely hope the music clip helps start the day as we enter into the new week! #traditionalmusic #celticmusic #music #scotland #ireland #fiddlemusic #tradmusic #fiddle
My interpretation of this Irish Reel. The group Altan (one of my favs) included a wonderful rendition of this tune on their album of the same name.
June 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
My interpretation of this Irish Reel. The group Altan (one of my favs) included a wonderful rendition of this tune on their album of the same name.
This is an original piece about the 5,300 year old "Iceman" or Ötzi who was found on September 19, 1991 by two German tourists, at an elevation of 3,210 metres (10,530 ft) on the east ridge of the Fineilspitze in the Ötztal Alps on the Austrian–Italian border.
June 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This is an original piece about the 5,300 year old "Iceman" or Ötzi who was found on September 19, 1991 by two German tourists, at an elevation of 3,210 metres (10,530 ft) on the east ridge of the Fineilspitze in the Ötztal Alps on the Austrian–Italian border.
“The Raggle Taggle Gypsy” is a traditional folk song that originated as a Scottish border ballad, and has been popular throughout Britain, Ireland and North America. It concerns a rich lady who runs off to join the gypsies (or one gypsy).
June 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“The Raggle Taggle Gypsy” is a traditional folk song that originated as a Scottish border ballad, and has been popular throughout Britain, Ireland and North America. It concerns a rich lady who runs off to join the gypsies (or one gypsy).
This was a tune I learned from watching my Mother play on this very piano which has been in the family for at least 3 generations. I recorded this video as a tribute to her and the many happy musical memories we shared.
June 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This was a tune I learned from watching my Mother play on this very piano which has been in the family for at least 3 generations. I recorded this video as a tribute to her and the many happy musical memories we shared.
The Reel of Mullinavat is a traditional Irish reel named for a town in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It's a staple of the Sligo fiddle repertoire, particularly after being recorded by Michael Coleman. The tune is also known as "Cor Mhuilleann An Bhata," meaning "mill of the stick" in Irish.
June 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Reel of Mullinavat is a traditional Irish reel named for a town in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It's a staple of the Sligo fiddle repertoire, particularly after being recorded by Michael Coleman. The tune is also known as "Cor Mhuilleann An Bhata," meaning "mill of the stick" in Irish.
The tune, "Buachaill ón Éirne" (which means "Boy From the Erne River" in Irish Gaelic), is an old Irish air. The words for the song "Come By The Hills" were written by W. Gordon Smith, a Scottish journalist and playwright, in the 1960s. He set his lyrics to the traditional Irish melody.
May 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The tune, "Buachaill ón Éirne" (which means "Boy From the Erne River" in Irish Gaelic), is an old Irish air. The words for the song "Come By The Hills" were written by W. Gordon Smith, a Scottish journalist and playwright, in the 1960s. He set his lyrics to the traditional Irish melody.
The Rev Archie Beaton was minister of Dundonald Parish Church, Ayrshire. He died suddenly in 1971. The air was written by John Mason, a native of the Orkney Islands. He is conductor of the Kilmarnock and Ayr Strathspey and Reel Society, and a well known conductor at Fiddle Rallies.
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The Rev Archie Beaton was minister of Dundonald Parish Church, Ayrshire. He died suddenly in 1971. The air was written by John Mason, a native of the Orkney Islands. He is conductor of the Kilmarnock and Ayr Strathspey and Reel Society, and a well known conductor at Fiddle Rallies.
Traditional Irish Reel to help get the day started ☘️
May 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Traditional Irish Reel to help get the day started ☘️
The story behind the tune "The Teetotaller's Reel" (also known as "Temperance Reel") is closely linked to the temperance movement of the 19th century. The name "Teetotaller's Reel" directly refers to individuals who abstained from alcohol, a key aspect of the temperance movement.
May 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The story behind the tune "The Teetotaller's Reel" (also known as "Temperance Reel") is closely linked to the temperance movement of the 19th century. The name "Teetotaller's Reel" directly refers to individuals who abstained from alcohol, a key aspect of the temperance movement.
Thought for the day…
May 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thought for the day…
A lovely aire written by Scotland’s own musical treasure, Dougie MacLean of Perthshire for his parents. He is best known as a folksinger and songwriter (his best known song is “Caledonia”). Dougie also plays fiddle and he has composed some brilliant tunes!
May 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A lovely aire written by Scotland’s own musical treasure, Dougie MacLean of Perthshire for his parents. He is best known as a folksinger and songwriter (his best known song is “Caledonia”). Dougie also plays fiddle and he has composed some brilliant tunes!
"Dunmore Lasses" (also known as Morrison's Reel) is a traditional Irish reel tune, with a history linked to Galway flutist Tom Morrison (1889-1958) who recorded it in 1927 under the title "The Dunmore Lasses".
May 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"Dunmore Lasses" (also known as Morrison's Reel) is a traditional Irish reel tune, with a history linked to Galway flutist Tom Morrison (1889-1958) who recorded it in 1927 under the title "The Dunmore Lasses".
The Star of Munster is a classic Irish reel, normally played in the key of A minor. Sligo fiddler Kevin Burke recorded a version in the lower key of G minor. In this key he was able to get a lot of extra open strings and drones, and a driving old timey American feel.
May 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Star of Munster is a classic Irish reel, normally played in the key of A minor. Sligo fiddler Kevin Burke recorded a version in the lower key of G minor. In this key he was able to get a lot of extra open strings and drones, and a driving old timey American feel.
A set of 2 Jigs, the first is by the well known and very talented Irish Recording artist, John Doyle followed by a traditional tune, and lastly transitions to a Reel which I believe is also one of John Doyle's tunes and title song to his album.
May 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A set of 2 Jigs, the first is by the well known and very talented Irish Recording artist, John Doyle followed by a traditional tune, and lastly transitions to a Reel which I believe is also one of John Doyle's tunes and title song to his album.
The song "It's a Working Man I Am" was written by Rita MacNeil. Her autobiography mentions that a tour guide suffering from throat cancer, sparked both the melody and lyrics for the song. The song became an anthem for coal miners worldwide and achieved significant popularity.
May 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The song "It's a Working Man I Am" was written by Rita MacNeil. Her autobiography mentions that a tour guide suffering from throat cancer, sparked both the melody and lyrics for the song. The song became an anthem for coal miners worldwide and achieved significant popularity.
Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997) from the group “Penguin Cafe Orchestra”, “Music for a Found Harmonium” has been described as "minimalist folk music. Music for a Found Harmonium was originally recorded on a small organ called the harmonium.
May 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997) from the group “Penguin Cafe Orchestra”, “Music for a Found Harmonium” has been described as "minimalist folk music. Music for a Found Harmonium was originally recorded on a small organ called the harmonium.